It marks the coming of the new year in some cultures. But what is Nowruz, and why do people celebrate it? Thursday, March 20, ...

The BBC Persian’s Nowruz show will delight viewers with Shohreh Aghdashloo’s reading from the classical poet Hafez – an ...

Iraqi Kurds holding lit torches walk up a mountain during a procession to celebrate their Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Akra, ...

During the Achaemenid era, the festival was celebrated with great splendor at Persepolis, where kings welcomed envoys and ...

More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.

Nowruz is a rite dating back to the 6th century BCE, marking the ushering in of spring and the new year. Variously known as ...

Celebrate Nowruz 2025 with heartfelt wishes, inspiring quotes, and warm messages. Share joy, love, and prosperity with ...

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, falls on March 20. Meaning “new day” in Farsi, Nowruz is a time for celebrations with family ...

In this episode of Azerbaijan Diary, we discover Nowruz, the Persian New Year - an ancient festival of spring and renewal and look at how it is deeply rooted in Azerbaijani traditions.

Nowruz, the celebration of the Persian New Year, is celebrated worldwide — and on Friday, the celebration came to Astoria. Athena Mediterranean Kitchen on Pier 39 in Astoria held a Nowruz celebration ...

Celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year! CT Buzz’s Jillian Andrews talked to Shari Parvaresh the President of the Foundation ...